The Seton Hall Pirates, with a record of 11-2 and 1-1 in Big East play, are set to take on the Marquette Golden Eagles (5-8, 0-2) in a pivotal Tuesday night matchup at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on FS1.
Seton Hall enters the contest having recently seen a five-game winning streak come to an end, losing 64-56 to Villanova last week in a game where their shooting performance lagged at just 33.3%. On the other hand, Marquette is struggling with a four-game losing streak, most recently falling 84-63 to Creighton on December 20, where they were unable to cover a +6.5 spread. The Golden Eagles have faced difficulties against the spread, going 0-7-1 in their last eight games.
Historically, Marquette has had the upper hand against Seton Hall, winning both encounters last season and boasting a 7-1 record in the last eight meetings, both straight up and against the spread.
As for the odds, BetMGM Sportsbook lists Seton Hall as the slight favorite at -125 on the moneyline, while Marquette sits at +105. The spread is set at Seton Hall -1.5, while the over/under for the game stands at 142.5.
Analyzing the matchup, predictions point to a close game with a final score forecast of Seton Hall 70, Marquette 67. The Pirates have demonstrated strong performance on the road, boasting a 5-0 record against the spread in such games, while Marquette’s defensive statistics suggest they may improve in this game despite previously allowing an average of 77.3 points.
Defensively, Seton Hall has excelled, particularly in shot-blocking and securing rebounds, which could play a vital role in the outcome against a fast-paced Marquette offense. Betting analysts suggest that the UNDER 142.5 is a solid play, given recent trends showing a preference for lower scoring in both teams’ games.
As the Pirates look to regain momentum and the Golden Eagles aim to turn their season around, this matchup promises to be an intriguing contest in Big East basketball.